Developed upper pecs are a defining attribute of an aesthetic physique, creating mid-pec line and visual separation. Building full upper pecs can be tricky, though. Based on research and real-world ... Continue Reading
The Science of Calf Growth — Are They Different From Other Muscles?
Strong calf muscles help maintain balance, enhance running performance, support explosive jumping, and promote upright posture. Developing the calves prevents lopsided, upper-body-heavy aesthetics with ... Continue Reading
Jared Feather Shares Biceps and Delts Hypertrophy Tips You Can’t Skip
IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor and RP Strength Head Physique and Bodybuilding Specialist Jared Feather helps pro bodybuilders pack on muscle for competition or trains his clients to get them ... Continue Reading
CrossFit LLC Officially Seeking New Ownership; Will Hold Affiliate Town Hall With CEO Don Faul
CrossFit LLC announced on Wednesday, March 12, that the company is officially up for sale, just days ahead of the final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open. The sales process is currently underway, ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski MMA Fight Nearly Confirmed
Five-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mariusz Pudzianowski and 2017 WSM winner Eddie Hall may be preparing to fight in a mixed martial arts contest. Hall announced on his Instagram page that the fight ... Continue Reading
Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr Back on Top for CrossFit Open 25.2
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr are this week's winners of the CrossFit Open workout. Mertens was 15 seconds faster than second-place Austin Hatfield, who ... Continue Reading
“The Judges Got It Correct”: Phil Heath Breaks Down the 2025 Arnold Classic
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath had a front-row seat for the 2025 Arnold Classic as part of the show’s commentary team. Upon seeing Derek Lunsford dethrone reigning Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda to win ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 25.3
CrossFit Open workout 25.3 is live! Get the details here. The final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open kicks off with the live announcement of workout 25.3 on Thursday, March 13, on the official CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Polyunsaturated vs. Saturated Fat — Are Seed Oils Toxic?
Seed oils, mainly polyunsaturated fats, are popular for cooking due to their versatility, high smoke point, and affordability. These oils, derived from soybeans, sunflowers, and canola seeds, have become ... Continue Reading
Build Pristine Shoulders: A Step-by-Step Science-Based Workout
A well-rounded shoulder workout trains the delts for strength, size, and functionality from all angles. With crafty tweaks, lifters can prioritize muscle growth without compromising long-term joint ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Training More Than Dorian Yates Did
Many consider six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates to be one of the hardest-training athletes in the sport. It may be a surprise that Yates did not have the longest training sessions amidst his dynasty as one ... Continue Reading
Downtown Charleston Affiliates Use the CrossFit Open as an Opportunity to Come Together
Alan Shaw, co-owner of Rhapsody Fitness in downtown Charleston, SC, has started a new CrossFit Open tradition. The tradition brings together gyms in the area for a Friday Night Lights event, which is a ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers to Take a Year-Long Break, Shares What Went Wrong at the 2025 Arnold Classic
In early March 2025, the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers was dethroned by Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Post-show, Vissers sat with his fiancée and trainer, Marly ... Continue Reading
Nearly 200,000 CrossFit Open Participants From 2024 Did Not Return in 2025
Before we start: CrossFit Open workout 25.2 was a repeat of 22.3 — was your score better or worse this time around? CrossFit is observable, measurable, and repeatable. Over the years, a repeat workout ... Continue Reading
Rapha “FafaFitness” Araujo’s 11-Exercise Workout for Tremendous Hamstrings
Sculpting round glutes and strengthening the posterior chain are essential for a well-developed lower body and a balanced physique. In early March, Brazilian bodybuilder and model Rapha Araujo, known as ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn’s Yoga Block Hack for a Bigger Bench Press
Mike O’Hearn is best known as a bodybuilder and a former member of American Gladiators, but he is no stranger to the powerlifting platform. His experience in powerlifting goes back decades — he's bench ... Continue Reading
2025 Järhanden Strongman & Strongwoman Results
The 2025 Järhanden Strongman & Strongwoman contests occurred in Tidaholm, Sweden, on March 8, 2024. The competitions featured 12 strongmen and six strongwomen, all representing the host country. Both ... Continue Reading
Kansas City Chief’s Linebacker Will Ratelle Reveals His Bulking Diet
In early March 2025, strength coach and former NFL player Will Ratelle shared a full day of eating during his bulk. The 31-year-old Minnesota native admitted he feels clueless in the kitchen despite his ... Continue Reading
2025 San Diego Pro Bikini Division Results
Emmy Person has won the 2025 San Diego Pro Bikini division show. Person was one of the contest's 14 athletes who graced the stage on Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Person's underdog victory was ... Continue Reading
Oura Ring 4 Review (2025): A Personal Trainer’s Honest Opinion After Three Months of Testing
The best fitness trackers offer a holistic perspective on your fitness, recovery, and overall lifestyle so you can track your progress toward your health and wellness goals, whether you're training for ... Continue Reading
Mikaela Norman Finds Her Next Adventure in HYROX After 10 Years of CrossFit
It was love at first sight for Mikaela Norman when she first stepped onto the HYROX racing course. After 10 years of CrossFit, the Swedish athlete switched to HYROX and hasn’t looked back. Her ... Continue Reading
Functional Fitness Group De-Affiliates 10 Gyms From CrossFit — CrossFit Oslo Remains Affiliated for Now
Functional Fitness Group, the owners of CrossFit Oslo and 15 other gyms in Norway, has decided to de-affiliate 10 of them. Eivind Dahl Ringard, the CEO and one of the owners of Functional Fitness Group, ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii’s Daily Bulking Macros to Move to 93KG Weight Class
In early March 2025, champion 83KG powerlifter Russel Orhii announced he would forego competing at the 2025 Nationals after contemplating his 93KG debut at the June event. “I don’t compete back to back, ... Continue Reading
“Reacher” Actor Alan Ritchson’s Diet and Training Methodology to Stay Jacked
American actor and film director Alan Ritchson, best known for his starring role in the Amazon Prime series Reacher, recently sat down with trainer Thomas DeLauer. Ritchson detailed his evolving diet ... Continue Reading